Sr. AI Agent / Prompt Engineer

Hyundai Capital America

$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in applied AI or backend engineering with strong proficiency in Python.
  • Experience with agent frameworks like LangChain or LangGraph.
  • Background in AI content generation, chatbots, or automated workflows.
  • Familiarity with multi-agent coordination and reinforcement learning methods.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols against AI vulnerabilities and red-team tactics favored.
  • Industry experience in automotive or financial services preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy multi-step prompt chains for reasoning and planning.
  • Create and maintain robust prompt libraries with clear structures and fallbacks.
  • Develop workflows using function calling or graph-based orchestration.
  • Iterate on prompts and agent logic to enhance accuracy and grounded responses.
  • Integrate agents with enterprise tools, APIs, and data sources for synergy.
  • Define safe usage patterns in collaboration with governance and security teams.
  • Conduct evaluations for agent behaviors, focusing on task success and error recovery.

Benefits

  • 4 on-site workdays with a flexible remote day per week.
  • Vehicle benefits tailored to the role, including allowances and discounts.
  • Flexible health coverage with various medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Annual employer contribution to health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting options.
  • Fully paid life and disability insurance.
  • No-cost wellbeing programs including gym benefits and health resources.
  • Generous parental leave to support family growth and balance.
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off and company donation matching for charities.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title : Sr. AI Agent / Prompt Engineer

WORK MODEL

#LI-OnSite (4 days a week)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Sr. AI Agent / Prompt Engineer designs, builds, and hardens production grade AI agents that use large language models to reason, invoke tools, retrieve enterprise knowledge, and recover from errors. This role goes beyond prompt writing and owns agent behavior end to end, including prompt systems, tool orchestration, guardrails, evaluation, and reliability in real business workflows. This role will operate independently, partner closely with architecture, product, governance, and UX, and actively drive AI initiatives from prototype through production.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

1. Agent and Prompt Engineering
• Design, build and deploy multi - step prompt chains for complex of reasoning, planning, tool integration, and error recovery ensuring accuracy, reliability and contextual awareness.
• Author and maintain robust prompt libraries (system prompts, task prompts, tool prompts) with clear structure, constraints, and fallbacks.
• Develop agent workflows using function calling, graph - based orchestration, or similar agent frameworks.
• Continuously iterate prompts and agent logic to improve accuracy, consistency, and grounded response.

2. Tool Use and Integration
• Integrate agents with enterprise tools, APIs, and data sources (e.g. retrieval systems, workflow engines, internal services).
• Define safe tool use patterns, permissions, and auditing strategies in partnership with governance and security teams.
• Partner with data and platform engineers to ensure reliable RAG and agent execution paths.

3. Evaluation, Quality, and Reliability
• Define and run offline and online evaluations for agent behavior (task success, tool success, error recovery).
• Diagnose failure modes such as hallucinations, prompt injection, and tool misuse.
• Partner with QA and Governance to harden agents prior to production release.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with business teams and product managers to translate business use cases into agent behaviors and integrate AI agents into production systems.
• Ensure optimized design for interaction flows, transparency, and user trust
• Stay current of emerging AI research trends and recommend practical improvements to the enterprise AI stack.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
• Minimum 8 years' progressive experience including 3 years in applied AI or backend engineering including strong proficiency with Python.
• Experience with agent frameworks (LangChain/LangGraph or similar patterns).
• Experience with AI content generation, chatbots, or automated workflows.
• Experience with multi - agent coordination, RLHF/RLAIF, or feedback loops preferred.
• Knowledge of safety filters, jailbreak resistance, and red - team tactics preferred.
• Automotive or financial services industries preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in building AI agents and orchestrating multi-model workflows.
• Deep understanding of prompt design patterns, context management and model behavior tuning.
• Track record of delivering production-grade AI solutions that balance innovation with reliability.
• Technical background, strong analytical skills and a creative mindset to shape AI interactions and improve automated systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully collaborate with cross functional departments.
• Strong orientation toward results coupled with reputation for integrity, creativity and good judgment
• Must have the ability to challenge, when appropriate, existing practices.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

At HCA, we know our success starts with our people. We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and life outside of work - so you can bring your best every day.

In addition to competitive pay, our benefits include:
Hybrid work schedule offering 4 on-site days and 1 remote day per week
Vehicle benefits designed around your role, including monthly allowances and purchase and lease discounts
Flexible health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans, including no cost and low-cost options
Annual employer HSA contribution to help offset healthcare expenses
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, so you can start building your future from day one
100% company paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
Wellbeing programs at no cost to you, including gym benefits and health resources
Generous parental leave to support growing families
Paid Volunteer Time Off, plus a company donation to a charity of your choice

At HCA, our benefits are more than perks - they're part of our commitment to supporting you at work and in life. Learn more about benefits at HCA!

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our culture, visit our careers page.

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